Boro head to the KCOM Stadium looking to end their 12-game winless league run, an alarming run of form that has seen them drop into the relegation places - with the club now five points from safety with nine matches remaining.

Tonight offers a chance for Boro to claw themselves back into contention and potentially to within two points of safety - with a game-in-hand, something that would spark fresh life into the club's season.

But Agnew and Boro will have to do so without defensive trio George Friend (calf), Calum Chambers (foot) and Fabio da Silva (concussion), who will all definitely miss the game on Humberside.

Former Hull loanee Gaston Ramirez is also doubtful after twisting his ankle during Sunday's goalless draw at Swansea - which means Agnew will have to ring the changes for a game Boro can ill-afford to lose.

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James Husband is set to make his first league appearance for Boro since February 2015 after being brought back from the wilderness, with the 23-year-old not making a single appearance this season under Aitor Karanka.

But Agnew has backed Husband to perform and has confirmed he is in the squad tonight - while Rudy Gestede is also pushing for a start alongside Alvaro Negredo.

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